A GLASS-FRONTED landmark building is poised to usher in a bright new dawn on Nuneaton's Camp Hill housing estate.

The new £1.6 million community building in the heart of the estate is set to open its doors to the public next month.

It will be home to the new Camp Hill Library, a youth area, an IT suite, state-of-the-art learning facilities and a recreation hall.

Work on the building has been completed by Lovell contractors, which is poised to hand over the keys to Warwickshire County Council's youth and community service.

No date has yet been set for the opening, but it is expected to be during April.

Camp Hill, a former mining community, is undergoing a massive regeneration, with old National Coal Board homes being demolished and replaced.

With the community building complete, contractors are now ready to move on to a site next door to build shops and houses.

Colin Ball, director of the Pride in Camp Hill project, said: "We are delighted to be able to offer this state-of-the-art building for the use of all residents in Camp HIll.

"We've also stressed to the community that our aim is not just to build homes, but also to improve the social and economic benefits of living in Camp Hill, and the completion of this project is living proof of us being true to our word."

Youngsters in Camp Hill have helped design a new youth area within the new community building, following a visit to London.

Seb Ghumra, manager at Camp Hill's existing youth centre, in Ramsden Avenue, said: "It gave the young people the chance to sample city life and, from this visit, we concentrated on how we could bring the wide world into Camp Hill.

"The young people said they wanted a safe environment which they could use freely."